The Crown Prince Couple started the national holiday with laying wreaths at The Monument for Denmark’s International Effort in Kastellet, Copenhagen. The Minister for Defence and Speaker of Parliament gave speeches at the monument. The couple also attended a church service at Holmens Kirke to honour the soldiers Denmark has lost during the last few years. The couple also visited Christiansborg Palace Square, where Crown Prince Fredrik inspected a parade force of 1200 soldiers. Flag Day has been

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